The Full Moon for September is upon us - this month, we are approaching the Harvest Moon. This month, the Full Harvest Moon in Pisces will take place on 2024-09-18T02:34:00Z EST. To check the exact time of the Full Moon in your area, you can use the moon calendar from Astro Seek (click here).
In this post, we will take a moment to explore what a Full Moon is and how the sign of Pisces might affect the energy of this moon. This month is also a Lunar Eclipse which can play a role in any magick you work and rituals you do. As usual, there will be links, ideas, and inspiration for spells, rituals, and meditations!
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What is a Full Moon?
If you need a recap of a Full Moon, click here! 🌕
A full moon happens when the moon is directly opposite the sun from the Earth. This means that the side of the moon facing Earth is fully illuminated by the sun, making it appear as a complete circle of light in the night sky.
As with anything in witchcraft, there are many different beliefs on what type of magick should be done during a Full Moon. Some witches believe banishing should be done. Others believe intentions should be set for manifestations. Still, others (such as myself) believe that the Full Moon is the best time for literally any spell you want because the energy is at its highest.
During the Full Moon, the Triple Goddess becomes the Mother of all beings. It’s a great time to work on intuition, spells of love, and prosperity. The Power of all Magic is truly at its peak, this lunar phase is key to either accept or reject projects, transformations, and manifestations that we initiated during the New Moon. - Spells and Things To Do on a Full Moon | Spells8
The Harvest Moon?
We have one Harvest Moon per year. A Harvest Moon is the Full Moon that happens closest to the Mabon or the Autumn Equinox. This is usually around September 22 in the Northern Hemisphere. The Harvest Moon can happen in either September or October, depending on the way the lunar cycle works that year. What makes it interesting is that during this time, the moon rises closer to sunset for several nights in a row, giving more light in the early evening. Historically, this extra light was helpful for farmers harvesting crops, hence the name “Harvest Moon.”
This year, that Full Moon is in September! If September was not the Harvest Moon this year, it may be called the Corn Moon.
In the Southern Hemisphere, you are definitely not in Harvest season. Instead, you are in a season of growth and abundance! Your Full Moon for September can be known by many names. These include the Worm Moon, Crow Moon, and Sugar Moon. As always, choose a Full Moon name that works for you and your area. Regional practices are always going to be more meaningful than ones you have no connection to.
Lunar Eclipse
This month, we are also graced with a Lunar Eclipse! Some witches believe an eclipse can affect the energy of the Full Moon and prefer not to cast spells or work magick. Other witches do not feel any change in energy with the eclipse.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon aligns precisely with the Earth and Sun, casting its shadow upon our planet. As this phenomenon unfolds, viewers of the eclipse first witness the penumbral eclipse. This happens when the outer portion of the moon’s shadow begins to cast a faint glow upon affected areas of the Earth.
– How to Make Eclipse Moon Water + Uses and Benefits – Spells8
Casting spells or performing rituals during an eclipse is going to be personal preference, so do what you are comfortable with!
→ Looking for more Eclipse Magick? Check out our eclipse tag! 
The Sign of Pisces
Pisces is a mutable water sign ruled by the planet Neptune. If you were born between February 19th and March 20th, you will have Pisces as your Sun Sign! Pisceans are one of the more intuitive signs in the zodiac due to their fluidity and connection with the Water element. They tend to enjoy being around people, but they are emotional vacuums! They tend to suck up the emotions of the people around them, making the Pisces likely very attuned with the people around them.
Pisceans also love to help others, leaning into their creativity to find solutions to problems. They may often find themselves daydreaming, visualizing everything they want to do and seeing the outcomes with perfect clarity! This gives Pisceans an advantage to others in terms of manifesting and reaching their goals. However, Pisceans can often get stuck in their heads, choosing to live in their daydreams rather than reality.
Learn more about Pisces 
→ Beginner Astrology - Guide to the Signs by @Cosmic_Curiosity
Magick for the Pisces Harvest Moon
During the Full Moon in Pisces, you might feel more emotional and sensitive than usual. Since Pisces is a water sign, it can bring up deep feelings, creativity, and compassion. You may find yourself daydreaming or reflecting on your emotions more than normal. It’s also a great time to let go of things that no longer serve you, as Pisces encourages release and closure. This full moon can help you tap into your intuition and embrace a sense of kindness and self-reflection.
The Harvest Moon happens during a time when crops are gathered, symbolizing completion and abundance. Similarly, the a Pisces Full Moon encourages you to clear space for new things to grow. This Harvest Moon in Pisces invites you to look back on what you’ve accomplished and to prepare for a new season, whether that’s in nature or in your personal life. This is a time of closure and change!
Activities for the Full Harvest Moon in Pisces
There are many things you can do for the full moon, but these activities will be enhanced by the specific energy of this Harvest Moon in Pisces!
A Gratitude Tree
Since this Full Moon happens near what some call the Witch’s Thanksgiving, now would be a great time to create a gratitude tree! Pisces asks us to lean into our emotional and creative side. What better way to combine the feelings of gratitude and abundance than with an activity that honors those we care about?
Gather materials to create your tree. This can be little paper cut-outs, watercolors, or any other craft supplies. How you interpret this is up to you. The point is to spend some time being grateful for the people and things you have in your life.
Have a Feast!
Celebrate the season of abundance and harvest with a feast of your own! Whether you are feasting by yourself or with family and friends, enjoy the fruits of your labors and dine on good food. Make the feast extra special with a harvest ritual or gratitude practice or prayer before you eat. Don’t forget to thank those who brought the food to your table (both spirit and non-spirit) – they deserve the gratitude, too!
→ Check out the food tag to find your favorite goodies to cook or bake for yourself and friends!
Connect with the Other Side
Pisces is an emotional and intuitive sign. If you have been waiting for a moment to look into the future, so to speak, now is the time. Pull out your divination tools, take a cleansing bath, and look to the spirits for guidance. Nothing is off the table for this Piscean energy as it connects back to divination, intuition, creativity, and so much more.
Check out the divination tag or the collection of divination information on Spells8 for more inspiration.
Make Eclipse Water
Yup, you read that right! Just like Full Moon Water, you can harness the energy of the Lunar Eclipse for future magickal workings. Used for watering plants, harnessing special energy, spiritual baths, and much more, eclipse water can be a great addition to your magickal toolbox.
Remember, the energy of the Full Moon isn’t just for the one day that it reaches its peak. Personally, I give myself a three-day window for the Full Moon: the day before, the day of, and the day after. This works well for my practice and it may work for yours, too!
Do you plan to work with this Full Moon? What are your favorite ways to work with a Full Moon?
Let’s hear about it!
Thankfully I have a few more days to decide. 
